Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jennifer Lynne Williams announced Maurice “Mo” Williams as the next head coach of the Alabama State men’s basketball program this afternoon (on Tuesday, May 12). “We are excited about the direction of our men’s basketball program as we moved forward into this new era,” Williams said. “Mo Williams checked
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OFFICIAL: Alleman joins ETBU Basketball Staff
Mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 5/7. Here’s the official release… Bolstering the men’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2020-21 season, East Texas Baptist University has added Derek Alleman as an assistant coach. Alleman will also serve as the head coach for the ETBU developmental team. Alleman comes to ETBU after
Boucher named Head Basketball Coach at Westmont College
Westmont alumnus and assistant coach Landon Boucher has been named the next Warrior men’s basketball head coach, Westmont Athletic Director Dave Odell announced. Boucher takes over for John Moore, who recently ended his coaching career after 27 years at the helm of the Warriors’ program. “Coach Boucher is a big picture thinker who is not here
OFFICIAL: Butler named Head Basketball Coach at Chestnut Hill College
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Just months after announcing his resignation as Chestnut Hill College’s Men’s Basketball Coach, the College’s Director of Athletics and Recreation Jesse Balcer is pleased to introduce his successor, former assistant (May 2017 – September 2018), J.J. Butler. “I want to give a sincere thank you to everyone who took part in this search, which netted
SEC DIRT: Change made on Vanderbilt Basketball Staff
I can confirm through multiple sources that David Grace has moved on from his role as the associate head coach on Jerry Stackhouse’s staff at Vanderbilt. Grace, widely recognized as one of the best recruiters in college basketball, had spent just one season at Vandy. Before his time in Nashville, Grace had a long tenure
Daily Dirt – 5/11/20
A few things to start off the week… Kenny Johnson is out as an assistant at LaSalle. The former Indiana, Louisville, and Towson assistant had been on the Explorers staff since 2018. Johnson helped run Team Takeover (DC) AAU before working at the college level. Jason Shay will add Turner Battle as an assistant and
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: 100 Shot Challenge
This is a great challenge that focuses on multiple different types of shots from our partner Ryan Razooky. While it will be most efficient to execute with Dr. Dish shooting machines, it definitely isn’t required and can be executed at home. Just a hoop and a ball is necessary. This is one of MANY drills/workouts
Mayes promoted to Associate Head Coach at Poiny U (GA)
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Point University is proud to announce the promotion of Rodney Mayes to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Head Coach Jake Deer states, “I am excited to announce the promotion of Coach Rodney Mayes from Assistant Coach to our program’s Associate Head Coach. From the time I arrived in West Point, it has been a true
Legendary Three Rivers College Head Coach Gene Bess Announces Retirement
College basketball’s all-time wins leader has retired. After 50 years and 1,300 wins, Three Rivers College men’s basketball coach Gene Bess announced this past season will be his last. “I’ve been realizing the time was near for me to go. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better,” said
Fuscaldo announces retirement at D2 Sonoma State
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Longtime Head Coach Pat Fuscaldo will be retiring as Sonoma State University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Fuscaldo has had a storied career serving as the Head Coach for 26 years and winning 339 games. His teams made 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. and won at least 15 conference games 4 times, including the CCAA Championship
Dawson Community College Names Kyle Lawson Assistant Coach
The Dawson Community College Men’s Basketball team hired Kyle Lawson as an Assistant Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Lawson spent the last two seasons as a Graduate Assistant at NCAA DII Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD working under Head Coach Ryan Thompson. Last season, the Yellow Jackets compiled a 20-9 record and were regular
Moore announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Westmont
Westmont men’s basketball head coach John Moore, the Warriors’ longest tenured and all-time winningest coach, is ending his coaching career after 27 years at the helm of the storied program. Moore will continue to serve as an associate professor of kinesiology and associate athletic director. “It is hard to imagine 27 years have passed since that